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| Flood warnings in place across the South East | Flood warnings in place across the South East |
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| Flooding is expected to cause more disruption as some river levels continue to rise in south-east England, the Environment Agency has warned. | Flooding is expected to cause more disruption as some river levels continue to rise in south-east England, the Environment Agency has warned. |
| The Environment Agency warned properties at Pulborough, West Sussex, were at risk as levels in the River Arun continued to rise overnight. | The Environment Agency warned properties at Pulborough, West Sussex, were at risk as levels in the River Arun continued to rise overnight. |
| Flooding has severely disrupted road and rail services for commuters in south-east England. | Flooding has severely disrupted road and rail services for commuters in south-east England. |
| The Balcombe Tunnel flooded, disrupting trains between London and Brighton. | The Balcombe Tunnel flooded, disrupting trains between London and Brighton. |
| Drivers are facing road closures in Kent, Sussex and Surrey due to flooding. | Drivers are facing road closures in Kent, Sussex and Surrey due to flooding. |
| The Met Office said throughout Friday showers formed a line across a narrow area in the South East. | The Met Office said throughout Friday showers formed a line across a narrow area in the South East. |
| A spokesman said: "Our weather station at Charlwood in Surrey recorded 36.8mm of rain between 9am yesterday [Thursday] and 9am this morning [Friday] , whereas Shoreham Airport further to the south saw just 3.4mm." | A spokesman said: "Our weather station at Charlwood in Surrey recorded 36.8mm of rain between 9am yesterday [Thursday] and 9am this morning [Friday] , whereas Shoreham Airport further to the south saw just 3.4mm." |
| The Environment Agency issued a flood warning for Gatwick Airport as water levels on the River Mole and Gatwick Stream threatened to rise as more rain was forecast for Friday night. | The Environment Agency issued a flood warning for Gatwick Airport as water levels on the River Mole and Gatwick Stream threatened to rise as more rain was forecast for Friday night. |
| The agency said levels on the River Mole at Leatherhead and Fetcham in Surrey continued to "rise significantly" with flooding of property "to be expected". | The agency said levels on the River Mole at Leatherhead and Fetcham in Surrey continued to "rise significantly" with flooding of property "to be expected". |
| Storm repair help | Storm repair help |
| Numerous flights were cancelled at the airport after electricity sub-stations flooded on Christmas Eve. | Numerous flights were cancelled at the airport after electricity sub-stations flooded on Christmas Eve. |
| But an airport spokesman said Gatwick was operating normally on Friday. | But an airport spokesman said Gatwick was operating normally on Friday. |
| He said sandbags had been put in place around three sub-stations, with water pumps on hand and firefighters from the station on the site put on standby with pumping equipment. | He said sandbags had been put in place around three sub-stations, with water pumps on hand and firefighters from the station on the site put on standby with pumping equipment. |
| The recent flood and storm damage has led to English and Welsh councils asking the government for help with the estimated £400m repair bill. | The recent flood and storm damage has led to English and Welsh councils asking the government for help with the estimated £400m repair bill. |
| The government has announced £7m in extra aid to local authorities for storm repairs. | The government has announced £7m in extra aid to local authorities for storm repairs. |
| Heavy rain fell in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Kent overnight, forcing Environment Agency staff to work overnight to keep watercourses clear. | Heavy rain fell in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Kent overnight, forcing Environment Agency staff to work overnight to keep watercourses clear. |
| 'Travel early' | 'Travel early' |
| Southern Rail said delays and cancellations could still happen but the service between East Grinstead and Hurst Green had resumed. | Southern Rail said delays and cancellations could still happen but the service between East Grinstead and Hurst Green had resumed. |
| There were also no train services running between Tonbridge in Kent and Redhill in Surrey. | There were also no train services running between Tonbridge in Kent and Redhill in Surrey. |
| Southern tickets are being accepted on Southeastern and First Capital Connect services. | Southern tickets are being accepted on Southeastern and First Capital Connect services. |
| Southeastern said there were alterations and cancellations on some Kent routes, with cancellations between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells due to a landslip near Wadhurst. | Southeastern said there were alterations and cancellations on some Kent routes, with cancellations between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells due to a landslip near Wadhurst. |
| Flooding in the Balcombe Tunnel meant there were no services between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges in either direction earlier. | Flooding in the Balcombe Tunnel meant there were no services between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges in either direction earlier. |
| More than 70 million journeys a year are made on the main London to Brighton line, with 2,500 trains passing through the Balcombe Tunnel each week. | More than 70 million journeys a year are made on the main London to Brighton line, with 2,500 trains passing through the Balcombe Tunnel each week. |
| Earlier flooding on the A23 in Sussex closed the road between Bolney and Pease Pottage. | Earlier flooding on the A23 in Sussex closed the road between Bolney and Pease Pottage. |
| The Balcombe Tunnel and the A23 have since reopened. | The Balcombe Tunnel and the A23 have since reopened. |
| Train passenger Barbara Groom, who was stuck on the Brighton line, said: "We were told by rail staff to call our bosses and tell them we can't get to work." | Train passenger Barbara Groom, who was stuck on the Brighton line, said: "We were told by rail staff to call our bosses and tell them we can't get to work." |
| Graham Day, from Kent Fire and Rescue Service, said crews had rescued seven people, including a child, from vehicles in west Kent. | Graham Day, from Kent Fire and Rescue Service, said crews had rescued seven people, including a child, from vehicles in west Kent. |
| Water had been pumped out of 18 properties, he added. | Water had been pumped out of 18 properties, he added. |
| Sussex Police said some drivers had ignored warning signs and become stuck after driving into water. | Sussex Police said some drivers had ignored warning signs and become stuck after driving into water. |
| A spokeswoman from Lewes Crown Court said problems on the roads and rail had caused a number of cases to be adjourned. | A spokeswoman from Lewes Crown Court said problems on the roads and rail had caused a number of cases to be adjourned. |
| The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood warnings for parts of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. | The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood warnings for parts of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. |
| It said "immediate action" was required for people to protect their homes. | It said "immediate action" was required for people to protect their homes. |